Champion Julio Arnold
November 27, 2011
Babylon, NY: Thanksgiving may be about turkey but it is also the time the LIGBT runs its popular 2-day major. Julio Arnold, Woodside, NY will always remember Thanksgiving 2011 because that is when he won his first LIGBT title. Julio earned $1,000 for his victory and is now eligible for the LIGBT Tournament of Champions in December.
Julio began his road to victory by qualifying with a 781 series (includes handicap and bonus pins) which earned him 2 byes as the high series of the day. He entered the finals in Round 3 and advanced with a 257 handicap game. He advanced again in Round 4 with a 248. Now it was time for the final shootout.
There were 3 great bowlers in the final shootout. In addition to Julio, LIGBT Champion Miguel Carrion from the Bronx qualified with an incredible 845 series. The third shootout finalist was Donna Bertuglia from Dix Hills, NY who advanced to the finals with an 807 series.
In the final shootout Julio took an immediate lead as both Miguel and Donna had open frames. Julio never looked back as he stayed cleaned until the 10th frame when his victory was already secure. Final scores in the shootout were Julio 241, Miguel finished second ($500) with a 230 and rounding out the top 3 was Donna ($300) with a 219.
There were a total of 170 entries with 40 bowlers cashing in the $7,020 prize fund. One 300 game was rolled and it was by Robert Huryn. With all of the side action more than $15,000 was paid out over the weekend.
The next LIGBT event is Sunday, December 11th at AMF Wantagh. Squad times are 1pm and 3pm and walk-in entries are welcomed. BONUS PINS WILL BE FROZEN FOR THE WANTAGH EVENT! For complete results of the Thanksgiving Major please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464